Ever find yourself at the end of the holiday season in a turkey coma wondering, “What should my New Year’s resolution be?” You’re not alone. Fast forward six months later and that new in-home treadmill you’ve purchased makes a better […]
Did you know that family doctors contribute to the health of our communities? We often think of family doctors in their office practices where we see them most routinely. After all, that’s where we see them for a booked appointment […]
Did you know having a good relationship with your family doctor is beneficial to your health and quality of life? Research tells us that people who have a family doctor have better health outcomes. Better health outcomes means better quality […]
Behind every great moustache is a mo-bro with the potential to make a difference. Thousands of men each year dedicate countless hours to styling and sculpting the perfect moustache in the name of Movemeber and the cause it stands for. […]
Did you always dream of becoming a doctor but gave it up to follow another passion? Maybe you’re obsessed with television medical dramas? Whatever your motivation, being a doctor for a day sounds like a lot of fun, right? That’s […]
Immunization is the most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. Influenza, also known as the flu, can have serious health consequences if the proper preventable measures are not taken. Misconceptions about the flu […]
The popularity and increased use of energy drinks among youth in Nova Scotia remains a serious concern for physicians. We’ve discussed the dangers of energy drinks before, but as school gets back in session, students will soon find themselves scrambling […]
September marks the start of a new season, and with that brings a new set of opportunities for learning. Whether behind a desk at school or at the kitchen table at home; it’s never too late to teach your children […]
The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has millions of people giving themselves brain freeze for a good cause – to raise awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This lethal neurological disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects approximately 3,000 Canadians. According […]
It was love at first sight the moment Adam Dmytriw was exposed to the practice of interventional radiology. It was his first elective in neurosurgery as a first-year student at Dalhousie University Medical School in 2010 when he observed an […]
